prime the pump
Example Sentences
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The machine heats up quickly and is ready to go in about a minute, though you’ll need to prime the pump to move water through the system before pulling your first shot.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 1, 2021
“So in this case, you’re using venture money to prime the pump and keep the cycle going. Vertex will be investing in this for years to come.”
From New York Times ● Jul. 2, 2021
“The purpose I suppose is to help prime the pump for hockey development,” deputy NHL Commissioner Bill Daly said.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 24, 2018
They prime the pump and use their comments section as a chance to build their following.”
From The Guardian ● Aug. 25, 2017
After that we prime the pump to get all the air out, our eyes meeting as we wait for the formula to make its way down the tube.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
